Most Dense in Nepal

Top 54 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Nepal

1 Kathmandu 3 75,551/mi²

2 Pātan 3 48,428/mi²

3 Dharān 1 36,673/mi²

4 Banepā 3 31,455/mi²

5 Pokhara 4 27,754/mi²

6 Madhyapur Thimi 3 27,078/mi²

7 Biratnagar 1 10,839/mi²

8 Birgañj 2 9,235/mi²

9 Ki̇̄rtipur 3 6,702/mi²

10 Bhattarai Danda 4 6,639/mi²

11 Janakpur 2 5,051/mi²

12 Nepalgunj 5 5,011/mi²

13 Butwāl 5 4,972/mi²

14 Siddharthanagar 5 4,556/mi²

15 Rājbirāj 2 3,250/mi²

16 Gaur 2 2,218/mi²

17 Bharatpur 3 2,209/mi²

18 Dhangaḍhi̇̄ 7 2,026/mi²

19 Hetauda 3 1,940/mi²

20 Malaṅgawā 2 1,726/mi²

21 Inaruwa 1 1,614/mi²

22 Bhimdatta 7 1,337/mi²

23 Īṭahari̇̄ 1 1,325/mi²

24 Lahān 2 1,319/mi²

25 Dipayal 7 1,222/mi²

26 Jaleshwar 2 1,125/mi²

27 Panauti 3 1,023/mi²

28 Gulariyā 5 951/mi²

29 Chautārā 3 769/mi²

30 Chapali̇̄ Bhaḍrakāli̇̄ 3 749/mi²

31 Ṭikāpur 7 666/mi²

32 Chari̇̄koṭ 3 639/mi²

33 Bāgluṅ 4 616/mi²

34 Panauti̇̄ 3 606/mi²

35 Siraha 2 564/mi²

36 Tānsen 5 559/mi²

37 Birendranagar 6 554/mi²

38 Dhankutā 1 545/mi²

39 Bhadrapur 1 525/mi²

40 kankrabari Dovan 3 507/mi²

41 Dailekh 6 346/mi²

42 Triyuga 1 338/mi²

43 Khā̃dbāri̇̄ 1 324/mi²

44 Wāliṅ 4 300/mi²

45 Tulsi̇̄pur 5 263/mi²

46 Dārchulā 7 237/mi²

47 Amargaḍhi̇̄ 7 220/mi²

48 Jumla 6 216/mi²

49 Ilām 1 150/mi²

50 Kusma 4 117/mi²

51 Besisahar 6 110/mi²

52 Rāmechhāp 3 83/mi²

53 Dhulikhel 3 58/mi²

54 Lobuche 1 12/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Nepal pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Kathmandu leads with 75,551 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Kathmandu has 75,551 people per square mile — that's roughly 118 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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